ETIH Innovation Awards 2026: spotlight on Best AI-Powered EdTech Solution
We’re continuing our series exploring each category in the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026, taking a closer look at what the judges expect and what makes a strong submission.
This edition focuses on Best AI-Powered EdTech Solution, a category recognizing platforms that use artificial intelligence to deliver personalization, automate key tasks, enhance decision-making, or enable entirely new learning experiences. Entries must demonstrate evidence of impact, innovation, and responsible deployment.
What this category covers
This category highlights AI solutions designed to strengthen learning, teaching, administration, or student support across all education sectors. Eligible entries include platforms that use AI to adapt learning, provide insights, streamline processes, or support better outcomes for educators and students.
Entries may include solutions for:
AI-driven personalization and adaptive learning
automated feedback, assessment, or marking
predictive analytics for student support and success
AI-enabled content creation or curriculum planning
workflow automation for teachers or administrators
conversational agents, tutoring tools, or virtual assistants
AI-powered decision-making models for institutions
responsible AI frameworks, safeguards, and transparency tools
Solutions must demonstrate meaningful use in education settings.
What judges will look for
Judges will assess whether the solution meaningfully improves learning, teaching, or operations through AI, while maintaining responsible and transparent practices.
Entries should address:
the specific challenge the AI solution is designed to solve
how AI models, automation, or analytics deliver measurable value
safeguards, governance, and approaches to bias, privacy, or data security
evidence of impact such as improved outcomes, reduced workload, or efficiency gains
user feedback from educators, students, or institutional leaders
clarity about how AI decisions or outputs are communicated to users
Strong submissions will show both innovation and accountability, backed by real-world results.
How to strengthen your submission
Entrants are encouraged to explain the research, pedagogy, and model choices that shaped the solution. Judges value clarity on how AI is applied, how users interact with it, and why specific design decisions were made.
Submissions will be strengthened by:
measurable outcomes linked to AI features
evidence of responsible, transparent deployment
examples of how the solution integrates into workflows or instruction
clear plans for future development or scaling
Feedback from educators, administrators, or learners, including surveys, case studies, or pilot findings, will help illustrate the solution’s effectiveness and usability.
Why enter this category
Best AI-Powered EdTech Solution offers organizations an opportunity to showcase innovation at a time when AI is reshaping every aspect of education. Shortlisted entries will be featured on edtechinnovationhub.com and across ETIH channels, reaching schools, universities, employers, investors, and policymakers.
Entries are reviewed by an independent panel with expertise in AI, education, data ethics, and EdTech. Many organizations find the submission process valuable for refining their AI narrative and demonstrating evidence-led impact.
How to enter
To enter, visit the categories page, select Best AI-Powered EdTech Solution, and complete the form. The entry deadline is Friday, 27 March 2026. The shortlist will be announced on Tuesday, 2 April 2026, and winners will be revealed on Monday, 27 April 2026.
Entry costs £80 per submission, or £150 for two or more entries. Payment can be made via our website. Once your entry form and payment have been received, confirmation will be sent by email.
For questions or further information, please contact Director of Content Emma Thompson.
